BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2013

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BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,760

BMW 1-Series M Coupe   
Difference: $13,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,665

BMW 1-Series M Coupe   
Difference: $13,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
Model1-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
TrimM CoupeE550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $46,135 $57,960
Base Invoice $42,645 $53,903
Premium Package 2,400  
Convenience Package 2,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Heated front seats 500  
App support 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   3,400
Appearance Package   870
Rear spoiler   300
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Premium Package 2,185  
Convenience Package 2,455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 669
Heated front seats 455  
App support 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,162
Appearance Package   809
Rear spoiler   279
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Options (change) 6,750 8,710
Options (change) 6,145 8,100
Destination 875 905
Total Price $53,760 $67,575
Total Invoice $49,665 $62,908

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series M Coupe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,146
Model Year20112013
Model1-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
TrimM CoupeE550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine335hp I6402hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$53,760$67,575
Adjustments for Features0-5,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,760$62,100
Total Invoice$49,665$62,908
Adjustments for Features0-5,097
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,665$57,811

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20112013
Model1-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
TrimM CoupeE550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power rear side windows $200
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede trim$300 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,900$8,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,097

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20112013
Model1-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.7 in108.7 in
Length171.7 in185.0 in
Width68.8 in70.3 in
Height56.0 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,362 lb.3,773 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series M Coupe

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested223095%
Total Not Requested1255%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested124093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested106547%
Total Not Requested120053%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/40ZR18 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20023%
Total Not Requested67577%

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